Commercial Finance Manager

Sherwin-Williams; Reading; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coating company in Reading seeks a qualified finance professional for inventory optimization and cost control within the Finance department. You will leverage your FP&A managerial experience to drive continuous improvement and lead cross-functional projects. Ideal candidates have 3-5 years in finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Excel. An attractive compensation package including a company bonus and private medical insurance is offered.

Benefits

Work life balance

Attractive compensation programme

Company bonus up to 15% of salary

Private medical insurance

Generous company contributed pension

Life insurance

Share incentive plan

Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in Accounting/Finance.
• Prior Inventory or Cost Accounting experience preferred.
• Strong ad-hoc report building skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify and support inventory optimization initiatives.
• Conduct ROI analysis to maximize working capital.
• Analyze Purchase Price Variance and develop understanding.

Skills

Analytic skills

Problem solving

Microsoft Excel skills

Communication skills

Ability to influence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/International Business

CIMA / ACCA qualification

Job description

This is an exciting role working within our Finance department within the EMEAI Consumer Brands Group at Sherwin-Williams. This position is responsible for the inventory optimization, cost control and margin optimisation working closely with Supply Chain and Commercial within EMEAI. This position is ideal for a qualified finance professional with FP&A managerial experience or/and Commercial business partner experience within a global matrix organisation setting, whom can drive continuous improvement, lead and support cross functional projects, and identify and implement opportunities to enhance overall end to end business profitability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance/International Business
• CIMA / ACCA professional accounting qualification accreditation
• 3 to 5 years of experience working in Accounting/Finance.
• Strong analytic / problem solving skills.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including Excel functions (VLOOKUP, HLOOKUP, INDEX) and Pivot Tables.
• Strong written / oral communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently
• Ability to influence across a matrix organization

Preferred:

• Prior Inventory or Cost Accounting experience.
• Strong ad-hoc report building skills (Microstrategy, etc.)
• Previous experience of driving automation, standardization and process improvement
• Previous FMCG experience working across supply chain and commercial

Our off to you...

• Work life balance
• Attractive compensation programme
• Company bonus up to 15% of salary
• Private medical insurance
• Generous company contributed pension
• Salary extras and additional holiday days purchase
• Life insurance
• Share incentive plan
• Career growth in a global, innovative company
• Industry leadership in protective coatings
• Access to Sherwin Academy for continuous learning
• Inclusive wellbeing, mental health, and ID&E programmes
• Supportive environment for women and diversity in the workplace

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Responsibilities

• Identify and/or support inventory optimization initiatives including SKU rationalization and SLOB management opportunities.

• Return On Investment analysis to maximize working capital and profitability.

• Conduct in depth analysis to understand primary causes for changes in standard costs.

• Analyze Purchase Price Variance (PPV) to develop understanding of variances and partner with other functions to identify and execute actions, as necessary.

• Analyze, validate, and prepare financial data and presentations to present to management and their teams.

• Partner with Product Marketing & Sales Teams to create and present new product business cases. Track performance via new product reporting.

• Opportunity to be involved in a number of cross-functional business projects.

• Maintain product attribute data and ensure consistency across all businesses and ERP’s.

• Create and maintain channel, brand, and product reporting.

• Support FP&A Team in budget and forecasting efforts.